For over 40 years DuPont has been dedicated to supporting educational activities and positively contributing to the local economy. DuPont’s 150 employees and 98 contractors are involved in numerous community and professional organizations in the area. PPDa, the main product made by DuPont at the Pontchartrain facility, is used to produce Kevlar®. Kevlar®, known for its strength, and its heat and fire resistant characteristics, is found in many products including oven mitts (Ove GloveTM), firefighter harnesses and apparel, mattresses, gloves and tires. Kevlar® is most notably used in bullet resistant vests that have saved the lives of many police officers and military personnel. Other products produced at the facility include IPDA, which is used in the manufacture of adhesives, and OPDa, which is used to produce fungicides.

Air emissions remained constant and land emissions increased by 52.3% in 2010 as compared to 2009 due to an increase in production. Off-site emissions increased by 3,600 pounds as the amount of material requiring off-site treatment increased in 2010 as compared to 2009.

DuPont is committed to protecting the environment and the safety and health of the community and our employees. DuPont complies with federal and state environmental regulations and annually certifies its compliance to EPA and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. DuPont has been a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Site since January 2008. In order to qualify as a VPP site OSHA must recognize the facility as having an exemplary, comprehensive safety and health management system.

Access DuPont’s values from the Sustainability page at www2.dupont.com. From this page you can explore many additional pages regarding DuPont’s goals, leadership and social commitment.